Ax-3 Mission Briefing (30 Nov. 2023)
The Ax-3 Mission Briefing, held on November 30, 2023, was a virtual press conference that discussed the scientific objectives of the mission. Key participants included Dr. Lucie Low, Chief Scientist at Axiom Space, and representatives from partner organizations. The mission is the first all-European commercial astronaut mission to the International Space Station (ISS), marking a significant milestone in commercial spaceflight and international cooperation in low-Earth orbit. The mission crew consisted of Commander Michael López-Alegría, Pilot Walter Villadei, and Mission Specialists Alper Gezeravc? and Marcus Wandt. The mission was planned for January 2024 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon spacecraft. The mission lasted up to 14 days, conducting microgravity research, science experiments, and educational outreach activities. The mission supports broader goals of expanding access to space for research, development, and innovation and contributes to the development of Axiom Station, the world's first commercial space station. The briefing officially kicked off media efforts and provided a high-level review of mission operations and objectives.
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